It's difficult to know what to say about pharmacies, as they all seem much of a muchness really.
Houlihan seems a cut about the rest though. Firstly, it's lovely inside! It's modern and well laid out, with very clear display stands of different products.It's actually a nice shop to be in, which cannot be said of all pharmacies.
They seem to have a wide range of products - briefly looking about, I saw some good quality body and face care products, as well as natural-based products alongside all the pharmaceuticals. A good sign I think, of a balanced approach.
I was in for a prescription of special toothpaste as I'd just been at the dentist. I was greeted in a friendly manner, and then took a seat on a squishy block while I waited for it to be prepared.
The pharmacist came out and apologised that he didn't have any left - bizarrely he had given out ten tubes of it already that morning! I didn't mind though as he was very nice, and he seems like the sort of pharmacist that would talk to you in a down to earth manner if you had a question. He said he would have more in that afternoon, which is quite an impressive turnaround too.
All in all, a good pharmacy. read more